How to erase your iPhone | Apple Support

Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Erase Your iPhone and Restore to Factory Settings

Erasing Your iPhone from the Device:

1. Preparation:

   • Ensure you have an iCloud backup or a backup saved on your computer.
   • Have your Apple ID and password ready.

2. Accessing Settings:

   • Open the "Settings" app on your iPhone.
   • Tap on "General."
   • Scroll down and tap on "Transfer or Reset iPhone."

3. Initiating Factory Reset:

   • Tap on "Erase All Content and Settings."
   • Confirm by tapping "Continue."
   • Enter your passcode. If Screen Time is enabled, you may need to enter the Screen Time passcode.

4. Waiting for Erase to Complete:

   • Wait for the process to finish erasing your iPhone.
   • Enter your Apple ID password if prompted.
   • Tap "Turn Off" in the top right corner of the screen.

Restoring Your iPhone using a Computer:

1. Disabling Find My iPhone:

   • On your iPhone, go to Settings.
   • Tap on your name, then tap on "Find My."
   • Turn off "Find My iPhone" and enter your Apple ID password.

2. Connecting to Computer:

   • Connect your iPhone to your Mac or PC.
   • Open Finder or iTunes on your computer.
   • Select your device from the sidebar.

3. Syncing and Trusting:

   • Click "Trust" on your computer to sync with your iPhone.
   • Tap "Trust" on your iPhone to continue.
   • Enter your passcode.

4. Restoring iPhone Settings:

   • Click on "Restore iPhone" on your computer.
   • Ensure you have an iCloud backup or a backup on your computer to retrieve data later.
   • Click on "Backup" if needed, or proceed with "Restore" to confirm.

5. Waiting for Installation:

   • Wait for your computer to install the latest version of iOS on your iPhone.
   • Your device will restart during this process.

6. Completion:

   • Once the process is complete, your iPhone will be restored to factory settings.

Additional Information:

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• Some sequences in the video may have been shortened for brevity.

By following these steps, you can easily erase your iPhone and restore it to factory settings either directly from the device or using a computer. Remember to back up your data before proceeding with the factory reset to avoid any data loss.